Get ready for an exciting showdown as World Athletics announces the finalists for the 2025 Athlete of the Year awards! This year's competition is a thrilling one, with multiple Olympic gold medalists in the running. But here's where it gets controversial... the selection process has sparked some debate, and we're about to dive into the details.
The initial long list of nominees has been whittled down to the top two male and female athletes across three categories: track, field, and out-of-stadium events. These finalists were chosen through a combination of votes from the World Athletics Council, the World Athletics Family, and a public vote on social media.
Now, let's take a closer look at the contenders. In the women's track category, we have Femke Bol, the world 400m hurdles champion, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the world 400m champion. Both athletes have dominated their events, but only one can take the crown.
For the men's track athlete of the year, we have Noah Lyles, the world 200m champion, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the world 800m champion. These athletes have showcased incredible speed and endurance, leaving fans eager to see who will emerge victorious.
Moving on to the field events, we have Tara Davis-Woodhall, the world long jump champion, and Nicola Olyslagers, the world high jump champion, battling it out for the women's field athlete title. Meanwhile, in the men's field category, Mondo Duplantis, the world pole vault champion, and Mattia Furlani, the world long jump champion, are set to go head-to-head.
And this is the part most people miss... the out-of-stadium athletes! In the women's category, we have Peres Jepchirchir, the world marathon champion, and Maria Perez, the world 20km and 35km race walk champion. These athletes showcase incredible endurance and determination. For the men, Sabastian Sawe, the London and Berlin Marathon champion, and Alphonce Simbu, the world marathon champion, are ready to prove their mettle.
The winners will be revealed at a prestigious ceremony in Monaco on November 30th, as part of the World Athletics Awards 2025. So, who do you think will take home the prestigious title? Will it be a track star, a field athlete, or an out-of-stadium hero? Cast your vote and join the discussion! Remember, every vote counts, and your opinion matters. Let's celebrate these incredible athletes and their achievements together!
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